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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days MongoDB's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of MongoDB's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MongoDB
- high 337 stale, 7 reposted of 411 open
- Hiring momentum
- 575 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MongoDB's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MongoDB.
About this role
The Principal Partner Specialist at MongoDB will drive high-impact partner strategies with Cloud and System Integrators in Japan, focusing on developing and nurturing partnerships that create new revenue opportunities. The role involves collaborating closely with sales teams and leading partners to enhance capabilities and accelerate deal closures while participating in cross-functional initiatives to generate sales pipelines.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MongoDB as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of quota-carrying experience generating pipeline and selling through Cloud Partners, Global/Local System Integrators and ISVs
- Fluent in Japanese and English
- Demonstrated ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology
- A track record of overachievement and hitting sales targets
- Skills in building business champions and running a complex sales process
- Drive and a competitive nature; possess a strong desire to be successful
Nice to have
- Passionate about growing your career in the largest market in software (database) and developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of MongoDB products
- Previous Sales Methodology training (e.g. MEDDIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales)
- Familiarity with databases, developers and open source technology is a plus
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Hybrid working model available for candidates in the Tokyo area
- Role involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Focus on strategic partner relationships may require strong networking skills
Summarised from MongoDB's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MongoDB on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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